QCT JB4242, User Manual

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1.1 Introduction

QuantaVault JB4242 is a 4U storage server specially tailored to meet the scale-out storage 
needs of diverse datacenters. It features large storage capacity of up to 24 x 2.5”/3.5” front 
loading and 8 x 2.5” rear loading 12G SAS or 6G SATA hot-plug storage drives in 4U size, 8 x 
12Gb/s mini-SAS HD ports, 2 x mini-USB console port, 2 x GbE RJ45 management port (2 
controller modules), 2 x 500W redundant PSUs.

The QuantaVault JB4242 is a great choice for applications such as highly scalable and 
highthroughput object storage and distributed file system in cloud datacenters.

Provide Extremely Large Storage in 4U Space

Big Data is getting particularly much attention today because of the growth predictions 
for data. QuantaVault JB4242 is a standard 4U rackmount system. It amazingly supports up 
to 24 x 2.5"/3.5" front loading and 8 x 2.5” rear loading SAS/SATA storage drive bays. It pro-
vides unprecedented storage combinations and capacity in a 4U chassis for diverse data-
centers. Moreover, the system eliminates unnecessary features and positioned itself as a 
pure storage server, powered by QuantaVault solution.

Bring You the Most Scale Up with Daisy-Chain Design

QuantaVault JB4242 not only lowers the cost, but also highly increases the scale up to 96 
SAS storage drives (total 3 sets of QuantaVault JB4242 systems) because of its daisy-chain 
design. The exceptional design makes all components work smoothly together. Plus two 
redundant 500W power supply modules, the QuantaVault JB4242 can be ranked as one of 
the most efficient server ever.

Specifications

Table 1.1: System Specifications

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Form factor

4U rack mount

Dimensions (W x H x D)

17.60 x 6.87 x 21.13 inches

447 x 174.4 x 536.7 mm

Weight

93 lb. (42kg)

Controller Module

2x hot-plug SAS Interface Modules (SIM)

External I/O Ports

4x 12 Gb/s mini-SAS HD ports per SIM

Storage

Hot-plug 12G SAS and 6G SATA with dual-port access

24 x 3.5" front loading HDDs/SSDs and 8x 2.5” rear loading SSDs.

Console Port

1x mini-USB console port for local service per SIM

Management Port

1x GbE RJ45 management port for remote service per SIM

Expansion Support

Scalable up to (96) SAS storage drives in cascading (3) JB4242

Power Supply

2x 500W redundant power supplies, input requirements 88 - 264V AC